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Alteration of endoplasmic reticulum lipid rafts contributes to lipotoxicity in pancreatic β-cells

  • Ebru Boslem
  • , Jacquelyn M. Weir
  • , Gemma MacIntosh
  • , Nancy Sue
  • , James Cantley
  • , Peter J. Meikle
  • , Trevor J. Biden

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Abstract

Background: Saturated fatty acids disrupt protein trafficking and promote endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress in pancreatic β-cells. Results: Chronic palmitate selectively reduces ER sphingomyelin and cholesterol and disrupts ER lipid rafts. Conclusion: Altered ER lipid rafts contribute to defective ER protein export. Significance: This provides novel insights into the mechanisms of β-cell death that underlie type 2 diabetes.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)26569-26582
Number of pages14
JournalJournal of Biological Chemistry
Volume288
Issue number37
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 Sept 2013
Externally publishedYes

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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